Music Lessons in Regis, CO

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I am a professional guitarist and guitar instructor living in the vibrant city of Denver CO. I have been teaching and performing professionally for the past 9 years and I maintain my passion for playing guitar and teaching music. I teach guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass guitar, and group guitar classes to all ages and skill levels. I began playing guitar at the age of 14 in Durango CO. Once I graduated High School I chose to major in music atFort Lewis College, which is where I began taking music seriously, and set out to become a professional guitarist. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The students interests guide what I teach. All students are taught the importance of playing in time and listening to the other band members. All are instructed in having an attitude of service toward their current or future band mates. Bass players and guitar players will be taught theory. I have created a progressive test which will tell me how much Music Theory knowledge they have and serves as a guide to deepen that knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Typically I like to using songs and common chord progressions and incorporate different skills we are working on into songs. This way the student learns a repertoire while learning skills. However this is up for debate and we can cover whatever the student desires. Often times teachers teach a blanket method using certain scales, chords, ect, expecting that this will miraculously result in the improvement the student desires. I am firm believer that this is not the case. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I teach students biased on my drum philosophy that encompass rudiments, groove, and 4 way coordination. From beginners to professionals we help drummers refine their technique, learn a variety of rudiments and how they apply those to fills and grooves, in addition to helping them to gain 4 way independence. After the student works their way through various a grooves, rudiments, and 4 way coordination exercises then they begin to learn how those skills translate into playing with an ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Piano: 4 and a half years total in playing piano. Currently in private lessons. Playing piano in private projects. Woodwind: 4 and a half years total with clarinet. 3 years in Band playing clarinet. Currently playing clarinet in private projects. Currently learning and playing saxophone. Strings: 4 years total in playing violin. Voice: I sing as accompaniment to guitar in live settings as well as singing in private projects. As well as 2 years in choir. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Banjo Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

This will vary given the student's abilities and particular intentions for study. In general, I focus on five distinct areas of learning: technique, theoretical understanding, reading, intuitive playing/learning by ear, and performance. I like to keep each lesson fluid and organized, by maintaining structure within segments of study. Within these segments we may venture into something unanticipated, so long as the student expresses interest, readiness, and the ability to learn. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have taught elementary, Jr. High, and High school band as well as private students since 1980. Several of my students have gone on to be professional musicians and school teachers as well. I have performed all over the Front Range and throughout Colorado for almost 50 years. I direct a community orchestra and have played my trumpet in Jazz, symphonic orchestras, and bands for almost 50 years. I started teaching private lessons in 1974 and can teach any style and ability level. Read More